Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Online Course
This comprehensive online course introduces you to Scrum — a powerful Agile framework used globally to manage complex projects. You’ll explore the foundational principles of Agile and Scrum, and learn how to apply them to real-world projects for improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability.
By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to lead Scrum teams, plan and manage Sprints, monitor progress toward goals, and conduct reviews and retrospectives with confidence.
Key Benefits
- Gain the skills to lead and manage projects, build and guide teams, and sharpen analytical and critical thinking.
- Understand the Agile methodology and the Scrum framework, and how they are successfully adopted worldwide.
- Develop the ability to align IT goals with business objectives for more effective project delivery.
Course Structure
1. Introduction
- Overview of the course and Scrum Master Certification.
2. Agile History (FREE CHAPTER)
- Evolution of Agile
- Project Management fundamentals
- Agile Manifesto and its core principles
3. Scrum Principles
- Key principles of Scrum: Empirical Process Control, Self-Organization, Collaboration
- Value-Based Prioritization, Timeboxing, and Iterative Development
4. Why Use Scrum?
- Scrum vs Traditional Project Management
- Advantages of Scrum
- Phases of Scrum: Initiate, Plan & Estimate, Implement, Review & Retrospect, Release
- History of Scrum and Agile Methods
5. Roles and Organization in Scrum
- Scrum roles and responsibilities: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team
- Business justification, quality assurance, managing change and risk in Scrum
6. Scrum Events
- Initiating a Sprint
- Sprint Timeboxing and Planning
- Managing Sprint Backlogs and the Sprint Process
7. Scrum Artifacts
- Product Backlog creation and prioritization
- Daily Scrum: purpose and structure
- Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives
- Monitoring progress and defining "Done"
8. Scrum Values
- Core Scrum values: Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect
- Complete Scrum process and key takeaways
Course Description
Scrum is a dynamic framework for managing projects that require flexibility, adaptability, and continuous improvement. This course helps you develop a strong foundation in Agile and Scrum practices. You'll learn how to lead projects, manage teams effectively, and apply Scrum to achieve business goals.
Through hands-on guidance and structured content, you'll gain practical knowledge on self-organizing teams, sprint cycles, backlog management, and progress tracking. The course also focuses on building leadership capabilities and aligning project outcomes with strategic goals.
Who Is This Course For?
- Professionals interested in project or team management
- Individuals working in production, consultancy, or team-based roles
- Management students, administrators, analysts, or product managers
- Anyone with a basic understanding of management and computer skills
- Those familiar with Agile and Scrum seeking certification or upskilling
What You Will Learn
- Lead projects with agility and adaptability
- Deliver projects efficiently and reduce costs
- Build, manage, and motivate high-performing teams
- Adapt to change with flexible planning and execution
- Apply Scrum principles to real-world scenarios
- Master Sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives